The X1 Carbon Is Discontinued: X2D vs P2S vs a Used X1C
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is officially discontinued. Bambu stopped making and selling the whole X1 series, including the X1, X1C, and X1E, on March 31, 2026. The X1C is the printer that put Bambu on the map for a lot of us, so this is a big one. Two weeks later Bambu launched the X2D, which it calls the X1 Carbon’s "next chapter."
If you own an X1C, or you are thinking about picking up a used one, the two big questions are how long it will keep getting updates and whether it still makes sense over a new P2S or X2D. In this post we will go over both.
How Long Will the X1C Be Supported?
Bambu posted a full timeline in its end of life announcement:
- March 31, 2026: production and sales ended
- May 31, 2027: last bug fixes and new features for firmware and software
- May 31, 2029: last security patches
- March 31, 2031: spare parts and support end
Your printer will not stop working after these dates. Bambu says its printers keep the same features for their entire lifetime after updates end. What you lose is new features, and eventually security fixes. One thing that is a little confusing is that the same blog post also says the X1 series is supported until 2031 with security updates included, but the summary table in that post and Bambu’s compare page both say security patches end in 2029, so we would plan around 2029.
Bambu also warns that some spare parts may sell out before 2031. If you plan on keeping your X1C for a long time, be sure to stock up on parts that wear out, like nozzles and hotends, sooner rather than later.
The Replacement: X2D
The X2D launched on April 14, 2026 at $649, or $899 for the Combo with an AMS 2 Pro. During Bambu’s Black Friday sale, which runs until December 1st, it is $589, or $789 for the Combo.
The biggest change is the second nozzle. The X2D has two nozzles on one toolhead, so you can print supports in a different material, like a breakaway or soluble support, without purging the main nozzle every time it switches. It also has an actively heated chamber that reaches 65°C, which the X1C never had. The X1C can get its chamber warm on its own, but it has no heater, and Bambu says it cannot take the chamber heater the X1E uses. That heater is a big help with nylon, PC, and carbon fiber nylons.
On paper the X2D is also faster, with a 1000 mm/s top speed and 40 mm³/s of flow, compared to 500 mm/s and 32 mm³/s on the X1C. Tom’s Hardware pointed out that the 1000 mm/s figure mostly applies to travel moves, so do not expect prints to come out twice as fast. What it does not have is the X1C’s lidar. Instead it uses a camera on the toolhead, plus an optional Vision Encoder accessory for calibration. It also gets updates for a lot longer: bug fixes and features until April 2031, and security patches until April 2033.
The Cheaper Option: P2S
The P2S replaced the P1S in October 2025 and costs $549, or $449 during the sale. The Combo with an AMS 2 Pro is listed at $749 on Bambu’s store ($649 on sale), although Bambu has also quoted it at $799, so check the store before you buy.
The P2S is enclosed like the X1C, has a hardened steel nozzle, and prints PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, and carbon fiber and glass fiber filaments. It is actually faster than the X1C on paper, with a 600 mm/s top speed and 40 mm³/s of flow. It has no heated chamber, no lidar, and only one nozzle, but for most people none of those matter. It gets bug fixes and features until October 2030, and security patches until October 2032.
What About a Used X1C?
When Bambu cleared out its last X1C stock, Combos went for as low as $749. On eBay, used X1C Combos are mostly listed between about $600 and $750, and printer only units start around $500. These are asking prices from listings we found in early November, so they will move around.
The problem is that a new P2S Combo is $649 during the sale, which is the same or less than most used X1C Combos. The P2S comes with a warranty, it is faster on paper, and it gets over three more years of feature updates. The X1C still has its lidar, which handles automatic flow calibration and first layer scanning, and it has years of proven reliability behind it. That is just not enough to pay the same money for a used printer.
A used X1C is a good deal when it is clearly cheaper than a new P2S Combo, comes with an AMS and some spare parts, and you do not need a heated chamber. For example, an X1C Combo for $500 with a few extra nozzles is a great buy. An X1C Combo for $750 is not.
Which One Should You Buy?
Most people: the P2S. It does everything the X1C did for PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA, it costs less, and it is supported until 2030.
Nylon, PC, carbon fiber nylons, or soluble supports: the X2D. The heated chamber and second nozzle are what the extra $100 gets you, and it is the closest thing to a true X1C replacement.
A cheap used X1C: go for it, as long as it is well under the price of a new P2S Combo and you are okay with feature updates ending in May 2027.
PLA only: you do not need any of these. An A series printer costs a lot less. If you are not sure what you will be printing, try our Filament Finder. And if you are adding an AMS to any of these, our guide on which Bambu AMS to buy covers what works with each printer.
All in all, the X1 Carbon set the bar for what a home 3D printer should be, but there is no reason to pay new printer money for one anymore. The P2S is the better buy for most people, and the X2D is the real upgrade if you need what it adds. If you already own an X1C, there is no need to panic. It will keep working for years, just be sure to grab spare parts while Bambu still has them.
Prices are from Bambu Lab’s US store on November 3, 2026. Sources: Bambu Lab’s X1 series end of life post, the X2D and P2S spec pages and FAQs, Bambu’s printer compare page, and Tom’s Hardware’s X2D review.